NCLEX Practice Questions: Quiz 5 June 22, 2015 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment A client is admitted with sickle-cell anemia and voices concerns about becoming addicted to pain medicine. The nurse explains the difference between physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction. Which of the following symptoms or behaviors does the nurse know is BEST associated with addiction? 1. Withdrawal symptoms when the drug is abruptly stopped 2. Withdrawal symptoms when the drug dose is reduced 3. Habitual and compulsive use of a drug 4. A state of adaptation Δ
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